How to Add a Website to Hostinger

Want to host another website in your Hostinger account, or are you setting up your first website? Hostinger lets you create different types of websites from its dashboard, including WordPress websites, AI-built websites, custom PHP or HTML sites, and supported web applications. You can also import an existing website from another hosting provider.

The process is straightforward once you know where to find the right options in Hostinger hPanel. In this guide, you will learn how to add a website to Hostinger, choose the correct website type, connect a domain, and complete the setup.

1. What You Need Before Adding a Website to Hostinger

Before starting, make sure you have access to your Hostinger account and know which website you want to create or move. Preparing a few details will make the setup easier.

• Hostinger account: You need to sign in to the account that contains your hosting plan.
• Active hosting plan: Your plan must support the website you want to add.
• Domain name: You can use a domain you already own, register a new one, or start with a temporary domain if the setup flow offers it.
• Website platform: Decide whether you want WordPress, Hostinger Website Builder, or a custom website.
• Existing website details: If you are migrating a website, prepare its backup or the access details requested by the migration process.

If you are starting from scratch, you do not need to have website files ready. Hostinger can guide you through creating a new website during the setup process.

2. Check Whether Your Hostinger Plan Supports Another Website

Before adding another website, check the limits of your hosting plan. Not every plan supports multiple websites.

Hostinger's current help documentation identifies Web Premium, Web Business or Unlimited, and Cloud hosting plans as options that support multiple websites. The exact number of websites and available resources depend on the plan and its current terms.

Plan names, limits, and availability can change. Check your own Hostinger dashboard and plan details before purchasing or upgrading.

3. How to Add a Website to Hostinger

Hostinger provides a website creation option inside its dashboard. You can use it to create a new website or choose the import option if you already have a website hosted elsewhere.

4. How to Add a WordPress Website to Hostinger

WordPress is a suitable option if you want a flexible website for blogging, business content, portfolios, or other projects. Hostinger provides a guided WordPress installation process.

Follow these steps if you selected WordPress during website creation.

1. Open Websites in your Hostinger dashboard.
2. Find your preferred hosting plan and click Create site.
3. Select WordPress as the website type.
4. Choose the language for your WordPress administration panel.
5. Enter the administrator email address.
6. Create a strong administrator password or use the password generator if available.
7. Choose whether to create a website with AI or start with a blank WordPress installation, depending on the options displayed.
8. Select or connect your domain, or use a temporary domain if offered.
9. Complete the remaining setup instructions.

After installation, open your website's management page and use the WP Admin option to access the WordPress dashboard.

What to do after installing WordPress

• Choose a lightweight, responsive WordPress theme.
• Set your website title and tagline.
• Configure the permalink structure under Settings → Permalinks.
• Create important pages such as About, Contact, and Privacy Policy.
• Install only the plugins you actually need.
• Configure backups, security, and website performance settings.
• Check that your SSL certificate is active after connecting your domain.

For more details, read Hostinger's official guide to adding a WordPress website.

5. How to Add a Website Using Hostinger Website Builder

If you do not want to manage WordPress or write code, Hostinger Website Builder is another option. It provides a visual editing experience for creating pages and arranging website content.

1. Go to the Websites section in your Hostinger dashboard.
2. Choose the hosting plan where you want to add the website.
3. Click Create site.
4. Select Hostinger AI Builder or the Website Builder option displayed in your account.
5. Follow the prompts to describe or configure your website.
6. Choose a suggested design or template if available.
7. Use the visual editor to customize text, images, sections, and page layouts.
8. Choose a domain or continue with a temporary domain if the setup offers it.
9. Preview the website and publish it when it is ready.

WordPress vs Hostinger Website Builder

Choose WordPress if you want more control over plugins, themes, and future customization. Choose Website Builder if you prefer a visual workflow and do not need the additional flexibility of a CMS.

6. How to Import an Existing Website to Hostinger

If your website is already hosted by another provider, you do not necessarily need to rebuild it. Hostinger provides an import or migration workflow for moving an existing website.

Before starting, make sure you have access to your current hosting account, website administration panel, or backup files. The exact information required depends on the platform and migration method.

Option A: Migrate from another hosting provider

1. Sign in to your Hostinger account.
2. Open the Websites section.
3. Find the hosting plan where you want to move the website.
4. Click Import site.
5. Select the option to migrate from another host.
6. Enter the website address and provide the requested access details.
7. Follow the instructions to submit the migration request.
8. Wait for the migration process to complete, then test the website.

Option B: Upload a website backup

If you have a website backup, Hostinger may allow you to upload it during the website creation process. You can also upload files and import the database separately.

1. Choose Create site from the relevant hosting plan.
2. Select the PHP/HTML website option where available.
3. Complete the requested website and domain details.
4. Choose the option to upload website files.
5. Upload your supported website archive and database backup.
6. Follow the deployment instructions shown in the dashboard.
7. If you upload files separately, place the website files in the correct public_html directory.
8. Import the database using phpMyAdmin if your website requires one.
9. Update your website's database configuration to match the new database credentials.

For detailed instructions, see Hostinger's official website backup upload guide.

7. How to Connect Your Domain to the New Website

Creating a website in Hostinger does not always mean that its custom domain is ready. If you selected a temporary domain or are using a domain registered elsewhere, you may need to connect it separately.

Connect a domain registered with Hostinger

If your domain and hosting plan are under the same Hostinger account, the setup process may connect them automatically. Check the website's domain status in the Websites section.

Connect a domain from another provider

If your domain is registered with another company, you generally have two approaches:

• Change nameservers: Point the domain to Hostinger's nameservers. Use this when you want Hostinger to manage the domain's DNS records.
• Update DNS records: Keep DNS management with your current provider and update the required records, such as the A record, using the values Hostinger displays.

The correct method depends on your current DNS setup and whether you use external email or other services connected to the domain.

Check the domain connection

1. Open the Websites section in Hostinger.
2. Find the website you just created.
3. Look for a domain connection message or the relevant connection option.
4. Follow Hostinger's displayed instructions for your domain and website type.
5. Update the DNS records at the provider that currently manages your domain, if required.
6. Wait for DNS changes to propagate.
7. Visit the domain and confirm that it loads the correct website.

DNS changes can take up to 24 hours to propagate, although many updates complete sooner. Avoid repeatedly changing DNS records while an earlier change is still propagating.

For more help, see Hostinger's official guide on adding a website and its domain pointing instructions.

8. How to Manage Your Website After Adding It

Once your website appears in Hostinger, you can manage it from the Websites section. The available tools depend on the website type.

You can also use the Websites page to find a particular website, view its status, and access the management options associated with it. Hostinger's dashboard layout may change, so follow the labels currently displayed in your account.

9. Common Problems When Adding a Website to Hostinger

Problem 1: The Add Website option is missing

Your hosting plan may not support multiple websites, or you may be viewing the wrong hosting plan. Check the plan's website limit. If you are using a Single plan, you may need to upgrade before adding another website.

Problem 2: The domain is already in use

A domain or subdomain may already be assigned to another website or hosting plan. Check your existing websites and release the domain from its previous assignment if appropriate. If you do not control the existing assignment, contact Hostinger support.

Problem 3: The website appears in Hostinger but does not open

Check whether the domain is connected and pointed to the correct hosting service. If you recently changed nameservers or DNS records, allow time for propagation. Also check the website's status in your dashboard.

Problem 4: WordPress installation is not completing

Refresh the dashboard and check whether the setup process is still running. Confirm that your hosting plan is active and that you have selected the correct website. If the installation repeatedly fails, contact Hostinger support with the error message.

Problem 5: The migrated website shows an error

Check that all website files were uploaded to the correct directory and that the database was imported successfully. Confirm that your website configuration uses the new database name, username, and password. For WordPress, also check the site's URL and permalink settings.

Problem 6: The website loads without HTTPS

Check whether an SSL certificate has been issued and activated for the domain. Confirm that the domain points correctly to Hostinger, then test the HTTPS version again. Do not force HTTPS redirects until the certificate is working.

10. Checklist After Adding a Website

Before announcing your new website or sharing it with visitors, go through this checklist:

• Confirm that the correct hosting plan contains the website.
• Check that the website type and platform are correct.
• Confirm that the intended domain is assigned.
• Verify that DNS records point to the correct destination.
• Check that the website opens using HTTPS.
• Test the website on desktop and mobile devices.
• Check navigation menus, images, links, and forms.
• Configure backups and essential security settings.
• Review page titles, descriptions, and search engine settings.
• Keep a backup of the website before making major changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Editorial note: Hostinger dashboard labels, supported website types, and plan limits can change. Always follow the options and instructions shown in your own account.